After UFC 193, UFC President was adamant that Holly Holm’s first title defense would be a rematch with Ronda Rousey, but he revealed today that is not the case:
Although Dana White previously said he should lose his promoters license if an immediately rematch between Holly Holm and Ronda Rousey is not booked, it appears Holm will indeed face another opponent before a potential second showdown with Rowdy.
Holly Holm will fight before she fights Ronda, the UFC President announced on tonight’s edition of FOX Sports 1’s UFC Tonight.
A rematch between Holm (10-0 MMA, 3-0 UFC), No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA women’s bantamweight rankings, and No. 2-ranked Rousey (12-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) has been a main discussion point since The Preacher’s Daughter won the 135-pound title in dramatic fashion at UFC 193 in November.
Rousey fought at Holm at UFC 193 in Melbourne, Australia was an almost ten to one favorite coming into the fight. Holm dominated the fight, out striking and hurting Rousey in the first round, then ending the fight by head kick knockout in the second round. It was Rousey’s first defeat ever, professional or amateur.
About Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey isn’t just the most recognizable woman in the UFC, she is is arguably one of the most recognizable athletes in the world today.
It’s no exaggeration to say that Rousey, the undefeated UFC women’s bantamweight champion, has become a global superstar. Since making her UFC debut in 2013, she has emerged as more than the best female MMA fighter in the world: Rousey is now an author, actress, magazine cover model, fashion icon and sought-after TV guest.
None of it would have materialized had Rousey not convinced UFC president Dana White to give women a chance to compete inside the Octagon. She undoubtedly captured his attention when she won the Strikeforce bantamweight title with an armbar submission of Miesha Tate in 2012, then defended it against Sarah Kaufman later that year.
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About Holly Holm
Holly Holm (born October 17, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bantamweight division. She is the current UFC Bantamweight Champion. Holm is also a former professional boxer and kickboxer. She was a multiple-time world champion in boxing, defending her titles 18 times in three weight classes, and was a two-time Ring magazine fighter of the year (2005, 2006).
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